APPLICATIONS NOW CLOSED, RE-OPENS IN AUG/SEP
Scholarship Awarding University:
Type of degree:
Bachelor’s
Scholarship Deadline:
Applications for this scholarship will end on the 15th of November, 2023.
Scholarship Summary:
Four prestigious need-and-merit-based awards are available through University of British Columbia’s International Scholars Program. UBC offers approximately 50 scholarships each year across all four awards.
Scholarship Applicant Criteria:
The following are criteria for eligibility;
i. You must be an international student who will be studying in Canada on a Canadian study permit.
ii. You must be entering UBC from a recognized secondary school, or transferring from your first year at a post-secondary college or other university.
iii. You must have graduated from high school no earlier than the month of June one year prior to the academic year you are applying to. For example, applicants for 2024 Winter session must have graduated from high school no earlier than November 2022.
iv. You must be applying for your first undergraduate degree.
v. You must demonstrate superior academic achievement (achieve all As or equivalent standard).
vi. You must demonstrate a level of financial need that would otherwise prevent you from pursuing a UBC degree. (UBC automatically considers all international students for the merit-based International Major Entrance Scholarships and Outstanding International Student Awards scholarships, totalling a maximum value of CAD$35,000 per year. If this amount does not cover your needs for tuition and basic living expenses, you are eligible to apply for the International Scholars Program.)
vii. You must meet UBC’s admission requirements, including general and degree-specific requirements and the English Language Admission Standard.
You will be considered for the Vantage One Excellence Award if:
i. All previous eligibility criteria apply, except you must not yet meet UBC’s English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC.
ii. You must meet the UBC Vantage College admission requirements, including the English requirements for Vantage College.
iii. You must be coming directly from high school
iv. You must be beginning your undergraduate studies at UBC in the UBC Vantage One Program.
Value of Scholarship:
The UBC International Scholar's Awards are namely as follows;
A. Karen McKellin International Leader of Tomorrow Award
This award recognizes international undergraduate students who demonstrate superior academic achievement, exceptional leadership skills, involvement in student affairs and community service, and recognized achievement in other key areas.
B. Donald A. Wehrung International Student Award
This award recognizes outstanding international undergraduate students from impoverished or war-torn areas who have achieved academic excellence under challenging circumstances, and who would be unable to attend university without significant financial assistance.
C. International Impact Award
This award is offered to exceptional students who have expressed commitment to and solutions for social justice issues, climate change, equity and inclusion, societal health and wellness, and freedom of expression.
D. Vantage One Excellence Award
This award is offered by UBC Vantage College for academically outstanding international students who do not yet meet the English Language Admission Standard for direct admission to UBC . The awards range in value up to the full cost of a student’s academic program and living expenses.
Your award may be renewed for up to three additional years of undergraduate study or to degree completion – whichever comes first – provided you achieve satisfactory academic standing in your faculty, continue to demonstrate financial need, and maintain your Canadian study permit (student visa).
Scholarship Application Guide:
1. Decide on the academic program you want to study, and which campus you want to choose.
2. Submit your application to UBC by December 1.
3. To apply for the International Scholars Program, you must be nominated by your school or non-profit, and submit a reference from an academic referee. Confirm that your school or non-profit is able to nominate you, and inform your nominator and academic referee that you’d like to apply for the International Scholars Program.
A single high school, college, or university may nominate up to three students for UBC Vancouver (including Vantage College), and one student for UBC Okanagan. A non-profit may only nominate a high school student who is involved with their organization. This nomination will count towards the total nominations permitted from a student’s school.
(Please note: your nominator should be your school counsellor or equivalent, and your academic referee should be someone who is familiar with you and your work – for example, your teacher for your chosen area of study.)
4. Gather your required financial information, as well as notes on any extracurricular activities and awards.
5. Apply for the International Scholars Program by completing this form by November 15th.
Scholarship Website:
Find further information on this scholarship opportunity at the UBC International Undergraduate Scholars Program Page.